When we find a great restaurant we’re torn between wanting to tell the world and keeping it secret. That’s how we felt when we tried Goldfinch in Sebastopol, California. We’ve dined their twice. Great food, excellent cocktails, a nice wine list, smart wait staff, busy but not loud so you are able to enjoy the conversation at your table. On our second visit, our wait … Continue reading Food & Wine
Located on Highway 12 in the village of Kenwood is Hamilton Family Wines. It’s relatively new to Kenwood. It’s the love of Greg & Lindsay Hamilton, a young couple who are making their dream come true – making wine. They’re definitely a very small producer. The most of any one wine they are making is 175 cases. After some major renovations to a former tasting … Continue reading Hamilton Family Wines
Kenwood, California is home to a winery making some interesting Italian wines – Muscardini Cellars. Their tasting room is right on Highway 12 in the heart of town. Sangiovese and Sagrantino wines can be found here as well as an extensive range of California wines from Savignon Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon and almost everything in between. They source their grapes from growers throughout Sonoma’s wine … Continue reading Italian Varietals in Sonoma
St. Francis Winery and Vineyard is a landmark in the Valley of the Moon. Their production is large and their wines are nationally distributed. What is special about St. Francis and what continues to bring us back to visit are the grounds and special offerings. The grounds are gorgeous and the views are simply wonderful to take in over a glass of wine. The wine … Continue reading Valley of the Moon Tasting
Kenwood is very quickly becoming one of my favorite places in Sonoma County. I am purposely trying to time my days so I can end up near Kenwood to catch lunch at Cafe Citti . The town along Route 12 has some of the county’s best restaurants, tasting rooms and wineries. When friends took us to Cafe Citti for the first time we parked in … Continue reading In Kenwood………
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